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'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!

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A beach with clear turquoise water and white sand. - 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! (Destin)
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a stove. - 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! (Destin)
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a large window, and a view of the outside patio. - 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! (Destin)
A covered patio with a pool, white chairs, and a small table. - 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! (Destin)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are three wooden stools and a small black refrigerator. - 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! (Destin)
Golfing on-site, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!

  • Newly renovated! Our charming Destin Florida Vacation Home is a three-bedroom cottage located in Destin's Crystal Beach community. We just installed brand new Luxury vinyl planks throughout our home and updated our kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances.

    Conveniently located just one and one-half blocks from the pristine Emerald Coast beach. It is an easy walk and there are no busy streets to cross. With 20-foot high vaulted ceilings and a retractable wall of glass overlooking our private pool, our home allows the outside to become part of your everyday living environment. Every room contains a ceiling fan and a 6-foot privacy fence surrounds the pool. Children and families are welcome. You have this darling home, private pool and grassy play area all to yourself. Named “The Great Escape”, you will find this vacation home to be a wonderful retreat for families and/or couples.

    The contemporary decor and open floor plan allow you to relax in the comfort of our vacation home. The location is convenient to Destin Commons, the Fort Walton Airport, Big Kahuna Water Theme Park, and numerous restaurants and cafes within walking distance - including our favorite ice cream place- The Marble Slab.. This absolutely perfect vacation home comes with a king bed in the primary suite, a king size bed in the second bedroom and 2 sets of twin bunk beds in the third bedroom, which is perfectly suited for children! You will find the kitchen is equipped with everything you need and all the comforts of home. The floor plan is open and airy, with a spacious feeling. Don’t forget about your private pool and patio area complete with gas grill and patio table and chairs and lounge chairs. It's a wonderful escape from the beach. But, the Destin Florida beaches are the BEST!!! Your wonderful vacation can start with a day with shopping or golf, hit the beach or sit by the pool, you can complete your day with a fabulous meal. Whether you are in the mood to dress up and go out, or grill out by the pool, it is your choice. Our home is centrally located to a wide-range of activities for all ages. We are confident you will enjoy your 'Great Escape' Destin vacation as much as we do!


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About the area

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fat Daddy's Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with two people walking along the shore, waves gently lapping at the sand, and buildings in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A building with a red roof and white walls, palm trees, and parked cars.
    Destin Commons
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A Dollar Tree store with a blue roof and adjacent businesses.
    Emerald Coast Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Beach
    1 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    11 min walk
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
    12 min walk
  • Camille's At Crystal Beach
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Club LA and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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Reviews

'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The property was well maintained and we had no issues during our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time

We love staying here. Great location and perfect house for my family and dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

Great Location, very comfortable home for Spring Break Enjoyed our stay Children had a great time Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Escape!

Great Escape was amazing! Wonderful house and property. Love the back yard and pool. Close to the beach and lovely neighborhood. Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin Get Away

Perfect size home with everything you need in a quiet neighborhood close to the beach. Any questions or concerns, the property manager was easily accessible. Close to the grocery store, shopping, and restaurants. We will definitely make this our vacation destination.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

The property was a perfect size for our family with elder adults.. also being able to allow our 2 dogs was amazing. The pool and yard was perfect size. Neighborhood was quite and not busy which made it fanatic. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean house and close to the beach

We had a wonderful time. The house was close enough to the beach for us to walk. When the beach was full we drove down to the state park. Very close to food places and shopping. The kids loved the pool and were in it nonstop.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect place to stay. Very close to everything (shopping, food, grocery, beach, etc). The pictures on VRBO don’t do this place justice. It’s gorgeous and very spacious. Had tons of beach towels, beach umbrella, boogie boards, beach chairs, and more
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape is great!

Love the layout, can see the pool easily from inside the house. Pool clean and warm. Managers extremely prompt for small issues. Quickly resolved the same day. Very happy with our two week stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week

House was very clean and well maintained. Lacking nothing. Nicely decorated Had all the appliances and comforts of home. Everything worked well
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Great Escape! It was a perfect place for our family and the pool topped it off!! Great Location. Hopefully we can stay again soon. Only issue was the bathrooms need some TLC. Found hair around sink and clump of dog hair under kitchen table. Since you are paying for a cleaning service after each guest visit, wanted to make sure you are getting the service you are paying. Thanks again for a memorable vacation for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

We loved our 10-day stay at Great Escape. We are an older couple (70 and 65) and we drove down from Chicago with our two beloved dogs (Marti and MJ). It's always a bit of a gamble booking on VRBO but the second we opened the front door, we knew we had hit the jackpot! The layout was just what we wanted - a long great room running the length of the house, with very high ceilings, and at the end of the room, sliding glass doors that opened to the delightful patio, pool, and fenced-in back yard. The master bedroom and bath opened off the great room and featured the same great view. The furniture was super comfortable and the TV setup was outstanding. The location was excellent for us - we walked to the beach and to a few of the local restaurants (Camilles and the Henderson Inn) and every night we walked Marti and MJ through the quiet streets of the neighborhood. We drove to various places around Destin and thought we were very centrally located. Nancy Phinney was an excellent host and answered all of our questions very promptly. We hope we can come back again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of beach toys for our toddler. Walk to the beach was super easy. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place. The living room, dining room, kitchen area was very roomy and comfortable. It was very close to the beach. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We have stayed here a few times now but unfortunately this is our last time. They really need to invest in the property. The bikes are gone, the same broken beach umbrella from two years ago is still there, the beach chairs are too rusty to use and half of the pool chaises are broken. The pans are Teflon and too scratched up to use. It’s sad because it’s on our favorite street and it seems like all the other houses are being bought up and taken down for new builds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house. I am not the kind of person who'll nitpick little details. I understand there are cleaning people, a pool service. Sometimes the owners should know major issues. The pool for our visit wasn't as clean as I was expecting. Lots of debris on bottom, and green on sides. But it did not stop our love of this property. Sometimes things happen. Great location. Tons of stuff within walking distance. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

The great escape is a great place to stay! Very clean and organized and plenty of room. The house is perfect for a family with 3 bedrooms and a pool and we loved it! Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to plenty of great restaurants and stores!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in a quiet neighborhood and only a couple of blocks walk to the beach! Perfect
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice and close to beach! Loved the open concept to the rear yard!

Loved the property and layout. Do wish the pool was a little bigger for the amount of people staying but the kids enjoyed tremendously! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin vacation

The house is very well kept and has nearly anything you will need. We enjoyed the pool tremendously
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday celebration

Our 4th trip to the Great Escape. Our go to for a relaxing retreat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We loved it we definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Relaxation

We enjoyed our stay here. The location is great for being close to stores, the mall, and the beach. Quiet neighborhood. We came here a long time ago and enjoyed returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Great Escape is wonderful!

We really enjoyed our stay at The Great Escape! The house was very spacious and cleaned very well. We loved the pool in the backyard. It was close to town, but also not too far from the beach. We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023